Increasing diversity in the medical profession is an important goal for pre-med students and medical school admissions officers alike, as shown by the results of two surveys released by Kaplan Test Prep.
The twenty Campus Safety Commission appointees will serve to guide campus policing policies and practices as well as foster relationships between campus police and community, according to an email by Interim Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz shared on Monday afternoon.
Starting your first-year at UNC as a minor has its upsides and downsides. These students talk about their experiences being younger than average college first year.
UNC students have opened a new chapter of Sunrise Movement, a climate activist organization, in order to draw attention to the dangers of global warming and advocate for more sustainable practices.
Though the professor was shocked by his nomination, his students had no question about his greatness as a scholar.
The Conflict over Gaza conference, held at the University from March 22 to 24, aimed to “shed much needed light on the current realities in the Gaza Strip,” according to its webpage.
The weeknight parking program is set to begin Aug. 15, and for some employees, it might cost them their job.
Participants gathered to write women back into history in the Edit-a-thon, a drop-in event geared toward improving Wikipedia entries about and related to women in science.
Interim Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz, former dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, was appointed to his new position in February, following the unexpected resignation of former Chancellor Carol Folt. Following a controversial year on UNC’s campus, and a little over a month from the Board of Governors’ May meeting, University desk editor Myah Ward sat down with Guskiewicz to discuss recent incidents and the future of UNC’s campus.
“It’s not always as clear-cut as we would like it to be,” Guskiewicz said. “But we stand firm on ensuring that free speech and academic freedom are upheld.”
Christian-oriented groups including Cru, Every Nation Campus and Summit College participated in a weeklong initiative for prayer this week.
The 101st Undergraduate Senate's first substantive bill was meant to create annual reports on the work of student government — and cut funding for branches who didn't finish their report.
The second annual Women in Physics Research Symposium featured interesting projects and speakers that can relate to the difficulties that young women face while earning their degree in physics.
For some students, off-campus living is a rite of passage. For others, it's the next step in the natural progression of college life. But for local residents, it can be burden.
Senior Pulawski, among other recipients, utilized their recognition at the ceremony to speak out about the Silent Sam controversy and disconnect between UNC students and donors.
"Climate change has also been an exasperating factor with the Arab Spring and the ongoing civil war in Syria."
“Our goals are to better understand students’ attitudes and experiences related to free expression on campus,” Professor Timothy Ryan stated in regards to the survey.
Lecture organizers hope the attendees of the final Clinical Lecture Series hosted by the School of Social Work are able to learn how to better serve their clients and students.
One of two Latina-focused sororities on campus, the UNC chapter of Lambda Pi Chi celebrated both the national and local founding of their chapter with a week of events.
Democratic presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke came to UNC Monday to discuss immigration reform, healthcare and to answer questions from students.
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